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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Two significant new appointments for Relationships Scotland 
This will strengthen its commitment to supporting families, couples and individuals across the country
NEWS 1 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaign lauches to save farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne
Charity envisions a world-class heritage destination
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Make suicide prevention a priority” urges Samaritans Scotland ahead of elections
The suicide prevention charity held an event at Holyrood this week. 
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners hail victory as two-child cap is scrapped
Groups now urge cash freed up to be spent supporting struggling families
NEWS 27 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Shamed charity lawyer continued practising despite conviction
Law Society rules means he could continue working
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Rab Armour
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Scotland’s culture sector calls for new legislation to support long-term growth and impact
A Culture Act can realise “untapped potential” of sector at critical juncture
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
CEO tells charity staff to end “debate” about workplace bathroom policy
Derek Mitchell of Citizens Advice Scotland wrote to his 214 workers warning them the changes would not be reversed
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Budget cuts show disregard for survivors of rape and sexual violence
Organisations hit out at Scottish Government
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
CEO of Gordon Brown's charity steps down after just four months in role
Katharine Sacks-Jones is leaving The Multibank
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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